Registered Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

Franklin County Jail

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

You'll work in the medical department at the Franklin County Jail in Chambersburg, PA.

Eligibility: Corrections

Posted Jul 23 · New grads welcomed · reported

Shift and hours: 8.5-⁠hour day shift, 6 am to 2:30 pm · 8.5-⁠hour evening shift, 2 pm to 10:30 pm · Day or evening shift
Unit and setting: Medical unit and mental health unit · Correctional Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.Jail inmates as patients
License: RN license Active RN license in the state the facility is locatedActive RN license for the state the jail is in
Term: Permanent Full-Time Day Shift - 6 am to 2:30 pmFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed
License: Active RN license for the state the jail is in Active RN license in the state the facility is located
Also asks: Strong patient assessment skills
Also asks: Demonstrated clinical competency Demonstrate clinical competency
Also asks: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Also asks: Ability to multi-task
Also asks: Ability to communicate effectively

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Pennsylvania staff rolesPennsylvania staff postings that state pay run $23/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $44/hr, across 921 postings.
Night differential: Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation
Extra pay: Shift differential
Extra pay: Weekend differential
Extra pay: Premium holiday pay
Bonus: Sign-on bonus opportunity
Bonus: Employee referral bonus opportunity
Pay reviews: Pay range is not based on experience; it includes shift differentials Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.

Benefits

BenefitsMedical insurance, single or family planMedical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available)
BenefitsDental insurance, single or family plan
BenefitsVision insurance, single or family plan
BenefitsLife insurance and disability optionsLife Insurance and Disability options
BenefitsGenerous PTOGenerous PTO
BenefitsFloating holidaysFloating Holidays

More benefits (13)

Benefits401k with match401k with match
BenefitsTuition reimbursement programa tuition reimbursement program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability options
Tuition reimbursement
Overtime pay
Sign-on bonus
Employee referral bonus
Weekend Differential compensation
Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

The role and schedule

Day to day: Sick calls, with diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries by written protocol
Day to day: Immunizations, TB testing, first aid, and vision screening
Day to day: 12-lead ECGs Perform twelve (12) lead electrocardiograms and assemble results for interpretation by a provider.
Day to day: Oral and injectable medications on a provider's orders Administer oral and parenteral medications prescribed by a Provider.
Details: Works under a Medical Director or PA-C/CRNP, by protocol

The workplace

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

Hiring organization

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Preceptors and orientation

St. Mary's Detention Center RN posts note a 2-week orientation with on-the-job training and shadowing

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. · employer research

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As of 2026

Scheduling

Varied patterns: split shifts with every-other-weekend; evenings 2–10:30p; nights 6p–6:30a; PRN evenings/nights needing weekday availability

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. · confirm this unit

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PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work in the medical department at the Franklin County Jail located in Chambersburg, PA. Full-Time Day Shift - 6 am to 2:30 pm. Full-Time Evening Shift - 2 pm to 10:30 pm. Performs duties under the supervision of a Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner according to protocols. Provide health counseling to inmates/patients, conduct sick calls, administer immunizations and medications, perform ECGs, record and file medical information, take vital signs and do complete assessments.

What's around it?

In Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,099/mo
Household income: $56,576/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Chambersburg, PA

NeighborhoodsHistoric Downtown and Old Chambersburg surround Memorial Square, South Main, and Philadelphia Avenue with brick rowhomes, foursquares, and restored Victorians, placing residents within walking distance of the Capitol Theatre and five minutes of the hospital. Guilford Hills, located south along the Wayne Avenue corridor in Guilford Township, is an established favorite for healthcare workers, offering mid-century ranches, split-levels, and two-stories with mature yards right near Guilford Hills Elementary and I-81 Exit 14. Buyers seeking newer construction look north toward Grand Point Crossing, while Fayetteville and the Penn National development east along US 30 offer golf-course living near the base of the mountain.

Historic Downtown and Old Chambersburg surround Memorial Square, South Main, and Philadelphia Avenue with brick rowhomes, foursquares, and restored Victorians, placing residents within walking distance of the Capitol Theatre and five minutes of the hospital. Guilford Hills, located south along the Wayne Avenue corridor in Guilford Township, is an established favorite for healthcare workers, offering mid-century ranches, split-levels, and two-stories with mature yards right near Guilford Hills Elementary and I-81 Exit 14. Buyers seeking newer construction look north toward Grand Point Crossing, while Fayetteville and the Penn National development east along US 30 offer golf-course living near the base of the mountain.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: yourhometownllc.com Source 2: hlaliving.com Source 3: yourhometownllc.com

Getting aroundChambersburg is a car-centric market anchored by the Interstate 81 corridor, with US 30 handling east-west traffic and US 11 serving local commercial travel. Most local commutes to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital take roughly fifteen to twenty minutes, and established southern pockets like Guilford Hills can reach hospital parking in under five minutes. For regional commuters, the Scotland area near I-81 Exit 20 avoids borough traffic lights and offers direct highway trips to Hagerstown in roughly twenty-five to thirty-five minutes or north to Carlisle in thirty to forty minutes off-peak.

Chambersburg is a car-centric market anchored by the Interstate 81 corridor, with US 30 handling east-west traffic and US 11 serving local commercial travel. Most local commutes to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital take roughly fifteen to twenty minutes, and established southern pockets like Guilford Hills can reach hospital parking in under five minutes.

For regional commuters, the Scotland area near I-81 Exit 20 avoids borough traffic lights and offers direct highway trips to Hagerstown in roughly twenty-five to thirty-five minutes or north to Carlisle in thirty to forty minutes off-peak.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: yourhometownllc.com Source 3: hlaliving.com Source 4: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts rely heavily on the nearby ridges of Michaux State Forest and the Appalachian Trail just east of the borough for day hiking, backpacking, and trail running. Caledonia State Park sits directly off US 30, providing shaded picnic areas, stream fishing, and wooded walking paths, while Pine Grove Furnace and Colonel Denning state parks offer expanded lake and trail access within the Cumberland Valley. Closer to town, local parks and golf facilities like those at Penn National provide recreational outlets throughout the spring and summer.

Outdoor enthusiasts rely heavily on the nearby ridges of Michaux State Forest and the Appalachian Trail just east of the borough for day hiking, backpacking, and trail running. Caledonia State Park sits directly off US 30, providing shaded picnic areas, stream fishing, and wooded walking paths, while Pine Grove Furnace and Colonel Denning state parks offer expanded lake and trail access within the Cumberland Valley.

Closer to town, local parks and golf facilities like those at Penn National provide recreational outlets throughout the spring and summer.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: yourhometownllc.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: mennohaven.org Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Chambersburg

Chambersburg offers relocating nurses a manageable, grounded lifestyle where south-central Pennsylvania history meets everyday convenience along the Interstate 81 corridor. The town functions as the regional center for Franklin County, making shifts at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital accessible within a five- to fifteen-minute drive from most surrounding neighborhoods. Healthcare professionals frequently choose Guilford Hills for its mature trees and mid-century single-family homes, or look toward Scotland near Exit 20 for effortless highway connectivity. Downtown Chambersburg radiates out from Memorial Square, where independent spots like Bistro71, Falafel Shack, and Gear House Brewing share blocks with the historic Capitol Theatre and pre-war brick architecture. When shifts end, outdoor recreation is immediately accessible, with Caledonia State Park and Appalachian Trail trailheads in Michaux State Forest just minutes east along US 30. The community tradeoffs include a quieter nightlife and a car-dependent landscape where walking is limited primarily to specific neighborhood or park pockets. For clinicians seeking a calm, family-friendly rhythm with quick regional access to Hagerstown and Harrisburg, Chambersburg provides a dependable and welcoming home base.

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As of 2026-07Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: yourhometownllc.com Source 3: hlaliving.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: yourhometownllc.com Source 6: niche.com

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